rail against

VERB

revile

Synonyms

WEAK

abuse admonish assail berate blame castigate censure chide criticize denigrate denounce disparage give a talking-to lambaste lay down the law lecture rake over the coals ream reprimand reproach reprobate reprove scorn tongue-lash vilify vituperate

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As they analyzed the messy consequences for Europe’s energy supplies and economy, they already knew their boss would rail against it—loudly—whatever Trump’s reaction.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., took to the pages of the New York Times to rail against his leadership.

From Salon • Dec. 14, 2025

The fact so many high-profile figures rail against Bordalas is proof, though, of his impact.

From BBC • Sep. 19, 2025

Others rail against the slobs of the world, or agencies that don’t do their jobs.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2025

He used his Tribune’s editorial page to rail against the direction the media was headed.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

rail against

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